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Qatar and Somalia Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Doha Conclave DOHA - Qatar and Somalia recently moved to bolster their bilateral ties. On Saturday, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held discussions with Ali Mohamed Omar, Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who was visiting Doha. The conversation spanned multiple facets of cooperation, focusing on enhancing current relations and probing new areas for…

Argentina squares off against Peru in Florida this Sunday, hoping to maintain their flawless record as they wrap up their group stage matches at the Copa America. Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile, Argentina has clinched a spot in the quarter-finals. This achievement allows coach Lionel Scaloni some room to tinker with his lineup and let the squad's young talents take center stage against La Blanquirroja. "The time has come to reward the bench players with some action," Scaloni remarked, expressing satisfaction…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Insiders privy to the talks have disclosed that North Western of Somalia and Ethiopia are close to converting their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) into a formal pact. The MoU inked on January 1 in Addis Ababa by North Western of Somalia President Muse Bihi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed marks a milestone in Ethiopia’s quest to secure sea access. As per the MoU, North Western of Somalia has consented to leasing a 20-kilometer stretch of its shoreline to Ethiopia for five decades. This…

Dusan Vlahovic is upbeat about Serbia's chances to topple England, remembering Iceland's unexpected victory as a beacon of hope. The buildup to England's campaign ended in dismay at Wembley, initiated by an early striker from Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson. With 16 goals this season at Juventus, Vlahovic is eager to extend his scoring streak into the European Championship in Gelsenkirchen, marking Serbia's début in this tournament post-independence. At 24, this tourney marks Vlahovic's sophomore appearance on a major stage,…

Troy Lesesne exudes confidence that D.C. United can conquer the formidable Charlotte FC this Saturday. Despite a series of five winless games, D.C. rallied from a 2-0 deficit to clinch a draw against Toronto FC prior to the break. Occupying the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference with 19 points, Lesesne trusts in his roster's potential to break the streak. "Our focus is on the challenge Charlotte presents," Lesesne stated. "It’s a vibrant atmosphere there, but I believe we have what it takes to compete and possibly secure…

Cristiano Ronaldo gears up for his record-breaking sixth European Championship, as Portugal sets sights on their second victory. Ronaldo first took to the Euro stage in 2004 and clinched the title in 2016. His return this year marks a historic sixth appearance. The football virtuoso has scored 128 times in 204 international caps, including 14 in the Euros alone. At 39, this tournament might be Ronaldo's swansong on the big stage, and Martinez is keen to leverage his vast expertise for Portugal's opening match.…

The symposium shone a light on the menace of misinformation to social cohesion, advocating strong actions to curb falsehoods and halt their violent consequences. Minister Aweis underscored the forum's significance, urging collective opposition to fake news and misinformation for the nation's welfare. Findings from the forum will forge a holistic strategy to tackle misinformation and aggression, fostering a unified national effort to safeguard and bolster societal unity. This Ministry of Information initiative represents a…

Emma Hayes confidently stated in the middle of the week that the Women's Super League title competition was all wrapped up. However, after the events unfolded on Sunday, she was no longer holding on to that notion. Manchester City entered Sunday's Women's Super League matchups with a dominant position in the title race, with their clash against Arsenal providing them with an opportunity to solidify their lead. City's chances of securing the WSL title for the first time since 2016 received a significant boost during the…